Join us on September 7th for a virtual YEA! info and meditation session! Join us for a free one hour Zoom session with YEA! Instructor Rachel Gitlevich and YEA! Investor Panel winners Rhea and Jolie of JAYA Meditation! You’ll learn more about our Young Entrepreneur’s Program for 6th grade-12th grade girls while also participating…
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Congratulations to Ayra Mudessir, YEA! Chicago Class of 2019! After careful consideration, Ayra Mudessir has been selected as this year’s scholarship recipient! Ayra is a graduate of our 2019 YEA! Chicago cohort and will be studying Health Sciences at DePaul University this fall. She has been an active YEA! Student Ambassador since completing the program, interviewing prospective…
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Program Coordinator Sarah Sleevi joins radio host Adam Studzinski to discuss IDEA Camp, YEA! Chicago, and girl empowerment on radio show 670 The Score Female Strong co-founder and Board President Emily Smith provides an overview of Female Strong’s mission and upcoming IDEA Camp program on WGN. Read more about Female Strong’s IDEA Camp for 8-12…
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Program Coordinator Sarah Sleevi joins radio host Adam Studzinski to discuss IDEA Camp, YEA! Chicago, and girl empowerment on radio show 670 The Score Summer is here and IDEA Camp is around the corner. Program Coordinator Sarah Sleevi provides an overview of Female Strong’s mission, goals, and programs in conversations with host Adam Studzinski. Read…
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“You Can’t Be What You Can’t See” With Emily Smith and Brenda Dehart: Owning Your Legacy We are so proud of and so inspired by our Female Strong board member, Laurette Rondenet and her podcast, Owning Your Legacy. Laurette is on a mission to help others grow in their business and in their legacy, which…
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Last year’s Summer FUNdraiser was such a success that we’ve decided to bring your 3 more throughout 2022! More information about these events is forthcoming, but make sure to mark your calendars today! We can’t wait to see you there!
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Who Open to all Female Strong supporters, YEA! Program parents, those interested in learning more about our mission and programs for girls What Join us as our Founder, Emily Smith chats with Khalilah Lyons of Candidly Connected (and Female Strong Board Member!) about the history of her business, having open and difficult conversations with your…
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When? February 15th, 2022 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM CST Who? Open to all that support our mission, YEA! Students and their families Where? Zoom. Link available after registration What? Our annual YEA! CEO Roundtable event brings together high-profile Chicago women business leaders for an informal discussion about their lives, careers, and what they love…
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Encourage Confidence, Envision Change In a survey by Ypulse, results showed that between the ages of 8-18 girls’ confidence levels dropped by 30%. Now, more than ever tween and teen girls feel the pressure to be perfect. Together, we’ll take the fear out of failure, fill the confidence gap, and be proud of who you…
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Celebrate the holidays with other female professionals while also supporting an incredible cause!
All you have to do is bring 24 cookies to share and you’ll end up going home with a bag full of delicious treats from the other guests! And we won’t judge if you’re not a baker and have to stop by Trader Joe’s on your way
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